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voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG

4.0 star property

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A courtyard with outdoor seating, a central fountain, and stone buildings.
A bar area with a glass display case filled with bottles, a patterned floor, and bar stools.
A historic building with arched windows and a black iron fence.
A bright dining area with large windows, potted plants, and a view of a stone staircase leading outside.
A reception area with a marble counter, a sign reading "VOCO AN IHG HOTEL," and a deer sculpture on the ceiling.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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18 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 5AQ
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and armchairs, a desk with a chair, and a view of greenery through large windows.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a framed picture on the wall, and toiletries on a shelf.

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a round table, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, and a wall with framed pictures.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a framed picture on the wall, and toiletries on a shelf.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and armchairs, a desk with a chair, and a view of greenery through large windows.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a framed picture on the wall, and toiletries on a shelf.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and conference space. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning and laundry facilities are on-site.
Voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG offers 99 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Princes Street. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a bar are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy local cuisine and garden views while dining at Terrace Restaurant
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 1873 square feet (174 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Terrace Restaurant – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in local cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
The Lounge Bar – This lobby lounge specialises in local cuisine and only serves light fare.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 15 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 20.50 for adults and GBP 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Terrace Restaurant
  • The Lounge Bar

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,873 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Georgian architecture
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 30 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 79 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 20.50 for adults and from GBP 9 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 15.00 per day (5249 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 499 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1019 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel and excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Myron Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful 2 week stay. Staff was wonderful and glad we prepaid for the breakfast every day.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cute decor, nice bathtub and brilliant staff. Really loved the location as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff and a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and a really conveniently located hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, very friendly staff and lovely rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room always, staff was incredibly welcoming and helpful and kind, breakfast was fantastic
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good size bedroom with super bathroom nice towels and toiletries.Bed comfy room was clean and housekeeping every day during our stay .
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and nice and the staff was very welcoming and friendly especially at breakfast. The breakfast selection was quite good and the quality of the food was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect home base to explore Scotland. The Breakfast was amazing everyday! The staff was knowledgeable and helpful and I really enjoyed the late night cheesecake.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with a nice terrace and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
breakfast good room clean
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was big and beds comfortable. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi Micheline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel and staff!! Great location close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the city and stores. Had a wonderful stay. Everything was clean and all the staff was very helpful. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

ANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice hotel, nice helpfull and friendly staff. Excellent location. Excellent breakfast, many options. Bathtub need update.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast! Loved the more historic feel. Convenient to walk all parts of the center city!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yalinet Marie

Liked: Amenities
Great hotel, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect, the courtyard especially was beautiful. My only critique is the hotel is located on a hill so it's a bit inconvenient to walk there but that's a small price to pay for the amazing views.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable and the staff were very helpful and friendly. We dined in the food was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was delicious every morning. Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Overall, would definitely stay here again if I go back to Edinburgh!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Old but beautiful. Staff is super friendly, service is perfect. Room was small but only stayed to sleep ❤️
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026